Brainspotting Therapists in Lakeville, MN
I implement mind-body techniques including expressive art, meditation, brainspotting, amont other tools/techniques.
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, misunderstood, or weighed down by past experiences? Perhaps you are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or navigating trauma that feels like it's been living in your body for years—maybe even generations. If the old ways of coping aren't working anymore, I’m here to help.
I implement mind-body techniques including expressive art, meditation, brainspotting, amont other tools/techniques.
Are you feeling emotionally overwhelmed, misunderstood, or weighed down by past experiences? Perhaps you are highly sensitive, neurodivergent, or navigating trauma that feels like it's been living in your body for years—maybe even generations. If the old ways of coping aren't working anymore, I’m here to help.
Sheila J. Marker
Marriage & Family Therapist, MA, LMFT
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My passion is to come along side of you in your struggles, offering hope and encouragement that you can find healing and wholeness in your life. My commitment is to provide an environment that is supportive and safe. We will journey together to find the pathway to a new life; a life filled with meaning, purpose and fulfillment.
My passion is to come along side of you in your struggles, offering hope and encouragement that you can find healing and wholeness in your life. My commitment is to provide an environment that is supportive and safe. We will journey together to find the pathway to a new life; a life filled with meaning, purpose and fulfillment.
I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Brainspotting, which are both somatic therapies that integrate the body and physical sensations in the healing process.
I support adults navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, and self-understanding. Many come to therapy feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed, struggling with perfectionism, life changes, stressful environments, relationship conflicts, high expectations, and the impact of traumas. These experiences may stem from family and relationship dynamics, intergenerational factors, and experiences of marginalization. Many are seeking a space where their cultural background, family dynamics, and lived experiences are understood, respected, and integrated into therapy, as these factors shape current challenges and growth.
I am trained in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy and Brainspotting, which are both somatic therapies that integrate the body and physical sensations in the healing process.
I support adults navigating the complexities of identity, relationships, and self-understanding. Many come to therapy feeling anxious, disconnected, or overwhelmed, struggling with perfectionism, life changes, stressful environments, relationship conflicts, high expectations, and the impact of traumas. These experiences may stem from family and relationship dynamics, intergenerational factors, and experiences of marginalization. Many are seeking a space where their cultural background, family dynamics, and lived experiences are understood, respected, and integrated into therapy, as these factors shape current challenges and growth.
Finally, my theoretical approaches are psychodynamic, self-psycholgy, brainspotting, and narrative exposure therapy.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying unresolved trauma that continues to affect your life? I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and heal from past experiences. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we focus on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and create healthier patterns in your life and relationships.
Finally, my theoretical approaches are psychodynamic, self-psycholgy, brainspotting, and narrative exposure therapy.
Do you feel stuck in the same relationship patterns, struggling with self-doubt, or carrying unresolved trauma that continues to affect your life? I work with adults who want to better understand themselves, improve their relationships, and heal from past experiences. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. Together, we focus on helping you gain clarity, build confidence, and create healthier patterns in your life and relationships.
I am trained in Brainspotting which uses the mind-body connection to heal the impacts of trauma and other difficult experiences.
I'm a great fit if you are looking for balance between talking things through and learning practical skills to help make lasting change in your life. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with openness and acceptance. My style is compassionate, flexible, and direct. With over 13 years of expertise, the therapies I offer are grounded in science, research, and lived experience. Whether this is your first or your fifteenth time in therapy, I can help!
I am trained in Brainspotting which uses the mind-body connection to heal the impacts of trauma and other difficult experiences.
I'm a great fit if you are looking for balance between talking things through and learning practical skills to help make lasting change in your life. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences with openness and acceptance. My style is compassionate, flexible, and direct. With over 13 years of expertise, the therapies I offer are grounded in science, research, and lived experience. Whether this is your first or your fifteenth time in therapy, I can help!
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, parts-work.
Do you have therapist -seeking decision fatigue? You have probably been reading a lot of therapist’s bios trying to decide who to work with. I have years of clinical experience that allows me to offer a greater understanding as well as an ability to create safety for you to explore your struggles, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction. You may feel there is something wrong with you. Those feelings and struggles can become complicated. I can help things feel less complicated, help you find more agency in your life and offer compassion to your parts that need healing. In person or telehealth.
I am trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, parts-work.
Do you have therapist -seeking decision fatigue? You have probably been reading a lot of therapist’s bios trying to decide who to work with. I have years of clinical experience that allows me to offer a greater understanding as well as an ability to create safety for you to explore your struggles, anxiety, trauma, depression, addiction. You may feel there is something wrong with you. Those feelings and struggles can become complicated. I can help things feel less complicated, help you find more agency in your life and offer compassion to your parts that need healing. In person or telehealth.
I've also been trained in Brainspotting I & II for trauma.
I see children ages 8+, teens, and adults in a relaxed space. Your goals are my priority. A bit about me: I studied Special Education & Behavior Strategy at MN State University-Mankato, focusing on helping Indigenous youth grow socially and emotionally. Later, I received my Master's in Counseling & Psychological Services from St. Mary's University of MN.
I've also been trained in Brainspotting I & II for trauma.
I see children ages 8+, teens, and adults in a relaxed space. Your goals are my priority. A bit about me: I studied Special Education & Behavior Strategy at MN State University-Mankato, focusing on helping Indigenous youth grow socially and emotionally. Later, I received my Master's in Counseling & Psychological Services from St. Mary's University of MN.
I focus on building a genuine therapeutic relationship and use an integrative approach, CBT, narrative therapy, brainspotting, spirituality, and holistic healing, to support mind, body, and spirit.
Using a collaborative approach, together, we’ll explore your story, build self-compassion, and develop tools for lasting change, all while working at a comfortable pace for you. I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are navigating the complex layers of identity, trauma, relationships, and self-worth.
I focus on building a genuine therapeutic relationship and use an integrative approach, CBT, narrative therapy, brainspotting, spirituality, and holistic healing, to support mind, body, and spirit.
Using a collaborative approach, together, we’ll explore your story, build self-compassion, and develop tools for lasting change, all while working at a comfortable pace for you. I specialize in working with BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ individuals who are navigating the complex layers of identity, trauma, relationships, and self-worth.
I'm a LICSW trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
I'm a LICSW trained in EMDR, Brainspotting, Accelerated Resolution Therapy, and trauma-focused CBT.
In the midst of life's storm, finding solace and healing is not just a distant dream – it's an achievable reality. If you're grappling with the heavy weight of depression, the relentless grip of anxiety, or the lingering echoes of past traumas, please know that you're not alone. Together, we can navigate the labyrinth of emotions, working hand in hand to bring back the light that depression has dimmed. Let's uncover the roots of your anxiety and cultivate tools to regain control over your thoughts. And as we address the scars left by trauma, we'll embark on a journey towards reclaiming your power and rewriting your story.
More Therapists Nearby
We use a variety highly effective models including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Brainspotting, CBT, Play Therapy, IFS and more.
We have specialized therapists who provide child therapy, teen and young adult therapy, individual and family therapy, and couples counseling. Our child therapists offer many after school hours to support families, and each therapist has a telehealth options for your convenience or privacy as needed. We service clients from WI and MN.
We use a variety highly effective models including EMDR, Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy, Brainspotting, CBT, Play Therapy, IFS and more.
We have specialized therapists who provide child therapy, teen and young adult therapy, individual and family therapy, and couples counseling. Our child therapists offer many after school hours to support families, and each therapist has a telehealth options for your convenience or privacy as needed. We service clients from WI and MN.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years experience having worked in residential, home-based, in school, and clinic settings. I work with adults and adolescents to provide support and guidance for individuals seeking positive change. I work with individuals experiencing relationship issues or having symptoms of depression and anxiety, substance abuse, career and work concerns, struggles with past abuse or trauma, facing chronic or acute health issues, or working through life transition stressors.
I am a licensed marriage and family therapist with over 20 years experience having worked in residential, home-based, in school, and clinic settings. I work with adults and adolescents to provide support and guidance for individuals seeking positive change. I work with individuals experiencing relationship issues or having symptoms of depression and anxiety, substance abuse, career and work concerns, struggles with past abuse or trauma, facing chronic or acute health issues, or working through life transition stressors.
Gi-Ae 황지애 Gooi
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LGSW
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Waitlist for new clients
Brainspotting - Levels one and two completed in 2024, respectively, with Mariya Javed-Payne and Linnea Swanson.
I am a second generation Korean-American born and raised on the unceded ancestral lands of the Dxʷdəwʔabš (Duwamish Tribe); I now live as a guest upon Dakota land, Mni Sóta Maḳoce. My relational approach is built upon twenty years working with and alongside individuals, families and communities, nurturing growth as an educator, coach, leader and reflective practitioner. Becoming a parent in 2014 both broke and broke me open, ushering personal and intergenerational healing and cultural reclamation that continues today. A lifelong learner, I journey along the path towards “Becoming a Good Ancestor” (credit: Layla Saad).
Brainspotting - Levels one and two completed in 2024, respectively, with Mariya Javed-Payne and Linnea Swanson.
I am a second generation Korean-American born and raised on the unceded ancestral lands of the Dxʷdəwʔabš (Duwamish Tribe); I now live as a guest upon Dakota land, Mni Sóta Maḳoce. My relational approach is built upon twenty years working with and alongside individuals, families and communities, nurturing growth as an educator, coach, leader and reflective practitioner. Becoming a parent in 2014 both broke and broke me open, ushering personal and intergenerational healing and cultural reclamation that continues today. A lifelong learner, I journey along the path towards “Becoming a Good Ancestor” (credit: Layla Saad).
I am also trained in Brainspotting for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore relational dynamics, and am pursuing specialization in Perinatal Mental Health
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions. I know that this stage of life can be filled with excitement, anxiety, and so many other emotions. When we are faced with change or transitions in life, it can stir things up and make it challenging to navigate. This can be especially confusing when the change is wanted or exciting, like becoming a parent or bringing another child into the home. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to foster growth and change.
I am also trained in Brainspotting for trauma, Emotionally Focused Therapy to explore relational dynamics, and am pursuing specialization in Perinatal Mental Health
I enjoy working with clients navigating pregnancy/parenthood and other life transitions. I know that this stage of life can be filled with excitement, anxiety, and so many other emotions. When we are faced with change or transitions in life, it can stir things up and make it challenging to navigate. This can be especially confusing when the change is wanted or exciting, like becoming a parent or bringing another child into the home. My goal is to meet you where you are and work together to foster growth and change.
Wennicha Yang
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA
1 Endorsed
Saint Paul, MN 55105
Waitlist for new clients
My therapy approaches are: parts work, narrative therapy, somatic work, attachment theory, feminist family therapy, and brainspotting.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as working with folks who are experiencing grief and loss, trauma, partner/family conflicts, domestic violence, gender-based violence, anxiety, depression, recurring anger, racial tensions, and identity crisis. I also work with folks who are wanting to explore inner-child healing, legacy wisdoms, non-violent communication, boundary work, deepening intuition, strengthening connection to self/relationships/community, self-care, and existentialism.
My therapy approaches are: parts work, narrative therapy, somatic work, attachment theory, feminist family therapy, and brainspotting.
I provide individual, couples, and family therapy, as well as working with folks who are experiencing grief and loss, trauma, partner/family conflicts, domestic violence, gender-based violence, anxiety, depression, recurring anger, racial tensions, and identity crisis. I also work with folks who are wanting to explore inner-child healing, legacy wisdoms, non-violent communication, boundary work, deepening intuition, strengthening connection to self/relationships/community, self-care, and existentialism.
Katherine Fick
Marriage & Family Therapist Associate, MA, LAMFT, MDiv
1 Endorsed
Northfield, MN 55057
I believe therapy can be beneficial for everyone, as we all experience difficulty in life, a need for healing, a desire for wholeness, or just for things to "get better." If you are struggling, be it with grief, relationships, or a sense of stuckness, you don't have to do it alone. I'm happy to be on your life journey with you! I work with adolescents, adults, and children age 10+, as well as couples and families. As a chaplain and pre-licensure marriage and family therapist, I work from a relational and systemic perspective, honoring the spiritual and religious backgrounds of all people as we explore what's meaningful to you.
I believe therapy can be beneficial for everyone, as we all experience difficulty in life, a need for healing, a desire for wholeness, or just for things to "get better." If you are struggling, be it with grief, relationships, or a sense of stuckness, you don't have to do it alone. I'm happy to be on your life journey with you! I work with adolescents, adults, and children age 10+, as well as couples and families. As a chaplain and pre-licensure marriage and family therapist, I work from a relational and systemic perspective, honoring the spiritual and religious backgrounds of all people as we explore what's meaningful to you.
I utilize Brainspotting, CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Attachment Based.
I work with individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a safe space to explore clients past and present to support and guide clients to live their lives to align with what they want and need. I focus on stress management and coping to help clients feel grounded in their work with me. I have interest in working within the BIPOC community to provide culturally sensitive therapy.
I utilize Brainspotting, CBT, Mindfulness, Solution Focused, and Attachment Based.
I work with individuals who are struggling with stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma. I provide a safe space to explore clients past and present to support and guide clients to live their lives to align with what they want and need. I focus on stress management and coping to help clients feel grounded in their work with me. I have interest in working within the BIPOC community to provide culturally sensitive therapy.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, incorporating powerful modalities like Brainspotting for mind-body connection, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples.
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well working with couples through relationship challenges. I’m deeply passionate about maternal mental health, helping parents navigate the joys and demands of this transformative stage. Additionally, I am honored to work with military families.
My approach is grounded in evidence-based practices, incorporating powerful modalities like Brainspotting for mind-body connection, Discernment Counseling, Emotionally Focused Therapy, and the Gottman Method for couples.
I specialize in helping individuals manage anxiety, depression, and life transitions, as well working with couples through relationship challenges. I’m deeply passionate about maternal mental health, helping parents navigate the joys and demands of this transformative stage. Additionally, I am honored to work with military families.
I primarily integrate Brainspotting, a brain- and body-based approach that supports processing trauma held beyond words.
Healing happens as we begin to process what our bodies have been holding. Trauma, grief, and painful experiences don’t just live in our thoughts—they live in our nervous system, relationships, and sense of self, often shaping patterns carried within families, communities, and across generations. As an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation, I am passionate about supporting Native clients and communities. My work is grounded in respect, cultural awareness, and a belief in the resilience carried across generations, while offering a collaborative, grounded, and deeply attuned space.
I primarily integrate Brainspotting, a brain- and body-based approach that supports processing trauma held beyond words.
Healing happens as we begin to process what our bodies have been holding. Trauma, grief, and painful experiences don’t just live in our thoughts—they live in our nervous system, relationships, and sense of self, often shaping patterns carried within families, communities, and across generations. As an enrolled member of the Cherokee Nation, I am passionate about supporting Native clients and communities. My work is grounded in respect, cultural awareness, and a belief in the resilience carried across generations, while offering a collaborative, grounded, and deeply attuned space.
Besides clinically proven methods of DBT and CBT, I offer Brainspotting and Flash, a type of EMDR, to get to your issues, whether trauma, depression, anxiety or stress.
Let's be honest, you don't want therapy to take years to make you feel better. With over 15 years of experience in the helping profession, I'm here to help you get to the heart of your problem and teach you skills to improve the quality of your life. Maybe you've gone through trauma, maybe you're going through stess and anxiety, maybe it's depression. However you're feeling, I'm here to help.
On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally you're struggling.
You're pushing through while feeling disconnected, irritable, or stuck in your head. Together, we'll heal the hurt.
Besides clinically proven methods of DBT and CBT, I offer Brainspotting and Flash, a type of EMDR, to get to your issues, whether trauma, depression, anxiety or stress.
Let's be honest, you don't want therapy to take years to make you feel better. With over 15 years of experience in the helping profession, I'm here to help you get to the heart of your problem and teach you skills to improve the quality of your life. Maybe you've gone through trauma, maybe you're going through stess and anxiety, maybe it's depression. However you're feeling, I'm here to help.
On the outside, things may look “fine,” but internally you're struggling.
You're pushing through while feeling disconnected, irritable, or stuck in your head. Together, we'll heal the hurt.
Sometimes it is hard to be human. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, have been impacted by trauma, or are wanting support in navigating an increasingly complex world, I am here for you. I help families, couples, and individuals explore their feelings, develop more secure patterns of relating to themselves, and experience deeper connection.
I have a special interest in working with people navigating:
Anxiety,
Trauma,
Attachment,
Parenting/Family Work,
Child/teen mental health, and
Life transitions
Sometimes it is hard to be human. Whether you are experiencing anxiety or depression, have been impacted by trauma, or are wanting support in navigating an increasingly complex world, I am here for you. I help families, couples, and individuals explore their feelings, develop more secure patterns of relating to themselves, and experience deeper connection.
I have a special interest in working with people navigating:
Anxiety,
Trauma,
Attachment,
Parenting/Family Work,
Child/teen mental health, and
Life transitions
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Brainspotting Therapists
How does brainspotting work?
Brainspotting works by using eye positioning to identify and process traumatic memories so that a client is better able to move forward and live with less fear. The theory behind brainspotting is that by identifying where a person looks when thinking of traumatic memories, a therapist will be able to guide them to focus on that spot and work with the client to get them out of the “fight, flight, freeze” response associated with the traumatic memory.
Is brainspotting an evidence-based therapy?
Brainspotting is a theory-based alternative therapy. It is one of the newest forms of treatment, so very little research has been completed that examines the mechanism by which it works. The theory behind brainspotting is that eye position can be linked to areas of the brain that store and process memory.
How effective is brainspotting?
Because it is such a new treatment, the effectiveness of brainspotting cannot be quantified. Some people have found it to be effective on its own, or in conjunction with other types of therapy. It is considered an alternative therapy, and it is popular with people for whom more traditional therapies have proven ineffective.
How long does brainspotting take to work?
A typical brainspotting session will last between 60 to 90 minutes. There is no required number of sessions needed to complete brainspotting therapy, but in many cases it is delivered over the course of about six sessions. Clients are encouraged to rate their level of distress prior to a session and again following a session, and to track progress.